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TaxWatch IRS increases 401 (k) limits — investors can save a lot more money in 2023 Workers age 50 and over will benefit in particular from the new 401 (k) contribution limits for 2023.

We see this happen slightly in the median 401 (k) balance column when going from the 55-to-64 age group ($95,642 median balance) to the 65+ age group ($95,425 median balance).

The average Self-Directed Brokerage Account (SDBA) 401(k) balance at Charles Schwab finished the fourth quarter of 2024 at $352,605, up by 13.6% since 2023, according to Charles Schwab’s latest ...

Balances for 401 (k) retirement accounts hit the “second-highest average on record" in the final quarter of 2024, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.

Employer-sponsored 401(k)s have long had a couple of benefits over IRAs. First, many 401(k) plans come with an employer match, which is free money for your retirement. Secondly, 401(k) plans have ...

Wage growth in the U.S., which slowed in 2024 compared to 2023, hasn’t kept up with inflation, so more Americans are struggling to invest whether through their employer’s plans or on their own ...

Key Takeaways The average 401 (k) return in 2023 was about 17.5% to 18%. Retirement account returns depend on the mix of assets you or your fund choices are invested in.

Retirement plans such as 401 (k) accounts carry two types of costs: administrative and investment-related, the report noted. The participants, plan sponsors or a combination of the two pay those fees.